Shedeur Sanders' Future with the Cleveland Browns Looks Uncertain

Shedeur Sanders' prospects with the Cleveland Browns appear bleak as the team has appointed Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for the upcoming 2026 season. This decision raises significant questions about Sanders' future in Cleveland.

The Browns selected Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but his inability to secure the starting position against Watson, who has struggled in recent years, suggests a lack of confidence in his abilities. The team's current trajectory indicates they may be looking for a franchise quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Given the Browns' investment in Sanders and their potential interest in top quarterback prospects, his chances of proving himself as a long-term starter seem slim. The situation is complicated further by the team's overall performance outlook for the 2026 season, which is expected to be challenging.